quick question

[wherestheresetbutton]

I'm currently 48 hours Into my detox.  So far its been pretty mild (ill get into specifics later) but after a 5-6 month relapse how long should I expect the "rebound" pain to last?  I kno typically the worst is over after 72 hours, but this lower back pain is driving me crazy.  I have no real back problems (aside from poor sitting posture) and I took the pills recreationally. Any input will help. And ill come back with all the details when I feel I can actually move a bit.

Thanks for taking time to read/answer me.

[wherestheresetbutton]

Just sat through all of the book of Eli, great movie. Just ate, and going to try another movie.

Staying calm today, 3 hours from 4 days

[wherestheresetbutton]

I've decided I'm going to talk to both of my parents about my problem, when? I don't know yet, gotta get some more cojones before I can do that.  My dad lives 2 minutes away, so once I do confide in him help will be right around the corner.

Wanted to go for another walk, but a thunderstorm is on the way :( so, I think ill do some exersize inside, and maybe watch a movie.  Daytime is getting easier and easier, the sleep just freaks me out lol.

Thanks for your post, keepin me in the right thought processes

[NoOC123]

Hey,
congrats on making it through the night. I agree with Tram, it's best not to make any big decisions while detoxing or in early sobriety for that matter. You sound like you're getting better, and in my experiences after day 4 or early day 5, things always began to feel better for me. Not sleeping is the worst though. I can't  sit still in the daytime how the he ll am I supposed to sit still at night and actually sleep lol. But you can get melatonin or valerian root or ADvil PM or things like that to try to help you get to bed.

It's sweet how you want to be the rock for your girlfriend, but don't put so much pressure on yourself. The true meaning of a relationship is two people that unconditionally love andwant to be there for eachother. Thus, you take turns. Youve been together for six yrs and youve been her rock, now you're having a tough few weeks and trying to overcome something huge so maybe cut yourself some slack, and even let her be "your rock" for a little bit.

I am so happy you're getting through the detox. I know what you mean with the relapse, thinking, "Oh i can just take one" i've done that so many times before and ending up back in the depths of my addiction, dope sick, and hopeless. Yet it's insane that I still somehow keep doing that same thing thinking "this time will be different." Of course it won't but be careful of your own mind, it can play some crazy tricks on you. Thats why I think it's so key to have some supportive poeple that you can bounce your thoughts off of. And they can either support it or tell you youre crazy and keep you in check and sober :)

This website is good, but its always helpful to have face to face support to. What surprise me (in my case) is after a few weeks when the WD's have subsided and i'm starting to feel good again, I so easily forget all the pain of detox and the damage of my addiction and start to wonder, hmm maybe I can have just one. And slowly but surely the addiction takes over my mind again. I'm not saying this will happen to you, im only sharing my experiences but I do think it is so important to have support. To have people that have gone through the same thing you are and can notice things in yourself that you may not even be able to see for yourself!

Anyways, congrats on staying sober and getting through another day. Just worry about today, don't let your mind start worrying about your future all that matters is staying clean today.

[wherestheresetbutton]

Gah, keep typing out posts and they dissapear before I can post them...but anyways, I totally understand the big decision making.  I'm just kinda leaning towards it because I come from a mostly navy family (aside from my dad and I).  But these decions must come at a later date.  As I may feel like I'm level headed, but I know I am still not there yet.  But a plan must be found, as I have wasted too much of my life screwing around, and the time for change is now.  I can always make new plans, but I cannot undo decisions, so I will wait.

Steven

[LeaAnn807]

That's great!  Keep that walking up.  The sunshine and exercise will help a lot!  

The thing with making big decisions....I'd put that one off.  I think it's very noble of you to want to help out like that, but making too big of a decision right now could be a big mistake.  You might end up doing or not doing something that you regret!  Just my two cents!

[wherestheresetbutton]

Had a sslight change of heart, I'm walking to a little store about a mile away.  Halfway there. :)